Business Banking Relationship Manager

Wintrust is a financial holding company with approximately $62 billion in assets whose common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market. Guided by its “Different Approach, Better Results” philosophy, Wintrust offers the sophisticated resources of a large bank while providing a community banking experience to each customer. Wintrust operates more than 200 retail banking locations through 16 community bank subsidiaries in the greater Chicago, southern Wisconsin, west Michigan, northwest Indiana, and southwest Florida market areas. In addition, Wintrust operates various non-bank business units, providing residential mortgage origination, wealth management, commercial and life insurance premium financing, short-term accounts receivable financing/outsourced administrative services to the temporary staffing services industry, and qualified intermediary services for tax-deferred exchanges. Our unique business model is a competitive strength and value driver, powered by our talented colleagues who put our customers first and achieve better results for our clients.

Why join us?

• An award-winning culture! We are rated a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune (past 11 years) and Employee Recommended award by the Globe & Mail (past 6 years)
• Competitive pay and annual discretionary bonus eligible
• Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, a 401k plan with a generous company match and tuition reimbursement to name a few
• Family-friendly work hours
• Promote from within culture
  
  

The Business Banking Relationship Manager is responsible for the acquisition of new commercial banking clients and the expansion/retention of existing relationships. The ideal candidate will help structure, underwrite, negotiate, and manage complex credit relationships. Other responsible include developing and executing relationship management plans for high value clients; effectively collaborating with client support and product teams as well as senior management.

What You’ll Do

• Responsible for annual goals tied to loan and deposit volume, cross-sales, call planning/prospecting and fee income generation
• Manage and grow existing customer relationships with businesses that generally have up to $25M in revenue
• Nurture and develop existing portfolio by assessing and meeting client’s business and personal needs
• Negotiate proper loan structure and effectively cross sell products
• Maintain properly documented files and manage renewals and collection efforts on past dues and defaulted loans
• Build and manage a professional network of COI’s and referral sources
• Maintain a stable network of prospective customers with a consistent approach to calling
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, accounting, or related field
• Completion of formal credit training program preferred but not required
• Minimum 5 years’ credit and lending experience combined
• Prior B2B, small business banking, or consultative outside sales experience in the financial services industry
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability establishing client relationships
  
  

Benefits

Medical Insurance

• Dental
• Vision
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment
• Short-term and long-term Disability Insurance
• Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) with company match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan at 5% discount
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Transportation and Commuting Benefits
• Banking Benefits
• Pet Insurance
  
  

Compensation

The estimated salary range for this role is $95,000-$125,000, along with eligibility to earn an annual bonus. Actual salaries may vary based on several factors, such as a candidate’s qualifications, skills and experience.

From our first day in business, Wintrust has been proud to serve a variety of unique communities and people from all walks of life. To build a company that reflects the communities we serve, we believe that fostering a unique and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed will support our ongoing success. Wintrust Financial Corporation, including community banking and financial services subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.